PREVENTING & TREATING COMMON TENNIS-RELATED INJURIES

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(Free-Press-Release.com) March 21, 2011 -- According to Dr. Moshe Lewis, a San Francisco-based, board-certified, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician, the most common types of injuries that tennis players endure are tennis elbow, shoulder tendinitis, and back pain, which are caused by the sport’s repetitive nature and the force of the swing. Furthermore, the lack of proper technique leads players to develop bad habits, which over time can bring about injury.

Injury Prevention Tips: Dr. Lewis advises players to learn the basics; those who invest in lessons are taught, among other things, to rely on larger muscle groups as opposed to smaller ones, the former being less prone to strains. Additional recommendations include following a good warm-up routine and investing in the right equipment (the right-size racket, the right string tension, and the use of support braces, if needed). Players should drink plenty of water and make sure to rest between training sessions. If their sports facility offers them, athletes should take advantage of hot tubs, steam rooms, and saunas to increase the blood flow to the tissues, and indulge in massage.

An Integrative Approach: Dr. Lewis, who has been featured in the local and national media, is a proponent of using a customized approach that blends the best of traditional medicine and alternative care, addressing both Integrative and Sports Medicine. His advice to patients: they should educate themselves about the practice of yoga, Pilates, tai chi, the Feldenkrais Method, and biofeedback therapy, since all of these methods can help in the prevention of injuries. Players who love seasonal sports such as tennis should cross-train year-round and include low-impact sports such as swimming, as well as core training exercises and stretching, in their routine. These suggestions should help players enjoy an active summer, free of pain and the common injuries that plague both amateur and professional tennis enthusiasts.

For Further Information Contact: Britt Warner at Anthony Mora Communications
bwarner@anthonymora.com

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